After the atomic bomb was droppped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, historians and survivors, alike, have collected information on the bomb's destruction and future impact. The modern city of Hiroshima now honors its victims with museums, annual ceremonies and peace declarations. To learn about Hiroshima's recovery and read eyewitness accounts from survivors, check out these sites:

The City of Hiroshima
The city's website provides information on war memorials and peace declarations. Included are Hiroshima civic organizations, museums and town development guides.

Hiroshima Photo Gallery
Japanese photographer Hiromi Tsuchida captures the aftermath in Hiroshima - check out pictures of survivors and monuments.

The Avalon Project: Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A comprehensive site on the number of casualties, the aftermath and types of long-term injuries suffered from atomic bombs. Be sure to check out the Manhattan Project Investigating Group - these Americans were sent to Hiroshima and Nagasaki one month after the bomb to report on the devastation.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The museum's official site pays tribute to the city and its victims - included are resources for the abolition of nuclear weapons and Hiroshima's recovery, and educational materials for kids.

A-Bomb WWW Museum
Go to the bottom of the page for a detailed history of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. The "Hiroshima Today" section interviews children and citizens about their knowledge of the A-bomb.

Voice of Hibakusha
Eyewitness accounts (interview transcripts) of the bombing in Hiroshima are catalogued here.

The Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb
Documents and speeches from the Truman administration are organized by dates and topics. The library focuses on the President's decision to drop the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.